Thanks to iReporter Joel David Hinrichs, CNN has obtained additional photos of Ben Baltz, the 11-year-old boy who won the hearts of the internet this week.

This past Sunday, Ben took part in Florida's Sea Turtle Tri Kids triathlon. Not the typical athlete, Ben lost his right leg to bone cancer at the tender age of six, having his fibula and tibia removed. He now uses a mechanical knee and prosthetic leg to help him walk.

Ben had already swam 150 yards, biked 4 miles and had powered halfway through his one-mile run when a screw came loose and his running leg broke in half.

Meanwhile, Kim Baltz waited at the finish line wondering why her son hadn’t crossed yet.

“It was only a mile, I knew he was tired, I was like, ‘Where is he, where is he, where is he?’" she told CNN iReport.

But before further worry set in, she heard the announcer tell the crowd to turn around and look at what was happening on the course. What followed was a heartwarming display that she'll never forget.

Matthew Morgan, Private First Class at Marine Detachment Corry Station, took notice when Ben's leg broke and carried him on his back for the remainder of the one-mile stretch, accompanied by his fellow Marines.

But the story didn't stop there. iReporter Joel David, who attended the event to support his 9-year-old sister, sent in additional photos of Ben competing in the race before his prosthetic leg broke.

"I photographed several other children, but there was something inspiring about Ben that caused me to focus on him," David said. "He had an inspiring look of determination and I wanted to capture that emotion in a photo."

As Ben and the Marines crossed the finish line, spectators at the event were brought to tears, cheering and pouring out support.

That support has continued to spread across the web, and his mom couldn't be happier to share his story with the world.

“We want to give him the message that he can do anything, and he has an inspirational story, and he just needs to be thankful that he is able to do it because there are a lot of kids out there that are still fighting cancer,” Kim said. “We just want him to get out there and participate in life.”

Thanks to iReporters Joel David Hinrichs and Ben Kruggel for sharing this story with CNN. If you have an inspirational story to tell, upload it to iReport.

And Ben? Sounds to me like this young man has his head screwed on straight and knows already what hard work and determination are. Well done Ben and I look forward to reading more of your accomplishments in the years to come. I'm sure we will be hearing more of this young man.

Good on you Marine! And good on you young man for not giving up, you have no reason to feel upset that you did not finish under your own power, YOU DID, it was the poser and spirit that you provided that sparked something in the Marines to help you, that special something that brought the crowd to tears and cheers. As a USAF guy I can tell you that seeing a young man or woman with challenges giving it their all inspire me to make myself better and worthy of serving our country. To coin a phrase that was used when I was at a Joint Service organization ---Aim High, With Flowing Seas, To Be All That YOU Can Be, Semper Fi! (Older servie mottos). Carry on Young Man, Carry On!

Without a doubt, were it not for Ben Baltz's handicap, Ben too would have made an excellent Marine. I do believe our Marines saw that from the start and helped him out no differently than they would have helped out another downed Marine. Go Ben and become the same excellent man as those that helped you this day. All these young men make me proud to be an American!

To all Americans!!! Remember this story about Ben and the Marines. There are only 1% of us that have served this country and these young marines have kept the faith and have demostrated that they care about you as well. Just like Ben in his time of need, they were there to give a helping hand.

What a wonderful heart warming story! WTG BEN!!! It is ashame that E5viation had to make a political statememt. Politics and bravery should never be seen together. Please never compare a politican to a hero, there is no comparison EViation EVER!

My late grandfather told me once: "What would life be if we didn't have the valor to try something, anything?" And that is exactly what we can see here! Ben, what you have done by competing in such a strenuous competition goes beyond what you thought you'd do. This will allow others to go out there and try things without worrying on how they will do. As far as the Marines, OORAH!!!! This is exactly why I am so proud of been an American!! Soldiers that go beyond their calling, duties, and responsibilities. God bless you all!!

@Clector: "Let's blame Obama." Yeah, let's vote for Romney and guarantee these young men and veterans of all wars don't get the assitance they need. These guy are part of the 47% Romney dismisses. Too bad our media has failed us, over and over again. Vote GOP and, unless you're wealthy, you're hurting those in the military, the poor and the middle class. Simple as that. Obama's not great shakes, but Romney would be a complete disaster.

Well I feel a bit better about humanity after reading this. People that hate on our troops and call them killers should look at this. For the most part they're good hearted people that want to serve and help others, like this. Both the Marines here and Ben are inspirations.

This is the kind of story that I love to see. It reminds me of the Hollies song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"

But I'm strong

Strong enough to carry him

He ain't heavy, he's my brother

So on we go

You keep on going young Ben, we are very proud of you. And thank you to this wonderful young Marine for carrying his "brother" and to the other Marines for cheering them on. God Bless each of you ~ you certainly are an inspiration.

BOO YAH! Incredible kid and ordinary Marines. Always faithful, taking care of business both at home and abroad. I always wanted to enlist, but some medical reasons prevented me. Support the troops because they support us without us asking, and never ask for anything in return.

It is moments like this that renews ones faith that their are Americans still out there that don't put making a buck, or asking, "What's in it for me" before they take action to extend a hand up to another human being... way to go Marine!!

What beautiful souls that met in the most unexpected way. Ben, I know your mother has no words to describe how very proud she is of you, and of Matthew for stepping in to help you finish your journey. I can't imagine how she felt watching Matthew carrying Ben across the finish line. What an incredible mom who raised such a determined young man. PFC Matthew Morgan, you are an angel disguised as a marine, so proud to know there are still good decent people like you in this world. Ben, you have proven that even though there was tragedy first, there are great things waiting in the future. I hope this was just the beginning of a lifetime friendship for you both.

When the rest of the country follows the Millitary's lead and realizes we can all live and work together we will be better off.

I had a High School friend that became a Marine and was killed in Vietnam in 1967. After Obama was elected, his friends and family (along with all minorities with a service member)can say his death was not in vain. In America anyone can become President.

Eliminate race from the equation. I've taught my kids to us the Will Rogers approach. He said he never met a person he didn't like. I used the same approach, assume you will like someone when you meet them, it may take one second afterwards to dislike them. The key is to approach everyone as an individual first and not a Catagory.

Notice the picture from the event. Those were GREEN Americans, not race, rising to the occasion.

From a 1967 Geezer Marine, Semper Fi Marines. Keep up the good work Marines and all Servicves.

My son (who looks a LOT like the big redheaded guy on the right) is at Corry Station right now, a Navy Seaman, and he posted this story on FB for us here in California. This is the sort of thing he too, would do. So proud of our people in uniform!!!!

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